Trendy Eyes Optometry Has Answers to Your Laser Eye Surgery Questions

The choice to have laser refractive surgery is life-changing; it could quite literally change the way you see the world. This decision is not one that should be taken lightly.

Before you choose to go ahead with laser eye surgery, it’s important to ensure you’re familiar with all the options available to you, and you’re aware of the differences between various types of procedures.

We’re Here to Help

As a full-service optometry clinic, we are happy to offer laser eye surgery consultations. We co-manage with the finest surgeons for laser refractive surgery. If you wish to be free from glasses or contacts, or just want to greatly improve your vision, corrective laser eye surgery could be the solution. There are many different types of laser surgeries available today. Consult with your doctor on which option is best for you. Request an appointment now.

When you come in for your laser eye surgery consultation, the first thing we’ll do is perform an examination. Through a simple series of tests, we’ll determine what level of correction you need, and we’ll detect any health issues or concerns which may affect your candidacy for surgery.

Once we have confirmed that surgery is the right choice for you, we’ll take the time to answer your questions. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident in the choice you’re making, which is why we give you the most thorough, comprehensive answers we can. Once you’re satisfied with the information we’ve given you, we’ll refer you to an ophthalmologist

Our office will follow up with you shortly after your procedure to make sure your eyes are healing the way they’re supposed to. We’ll also examine your vision to make sure you don’t need any further correction.

LASIK

LASIK is the most popular laser eye surgery in the world today. The special flap method is designed to shorten healing time and prevent infection.

The surgery begins with the ophthalmologist creating a flap in the outer layers of the cornea. They will then fold this flap back, exposing the middle layers. From there, the ophthalmologist reshapes the cornea to correct the refractive error. Once the reshaping is complete, the ophthalmologist replaces the flap. The procedure only takes about 15 minutes per eye.

Recovery

Most patients experience clear vision within 24 hours of surgery, and stable vision within a few weeks of surgery. It’s best to avoid any strenuous activity during the healing process.

PRK

PRK was the first laser refractive surgery ever created, and it’s still used today. Some ophthalmologists prefer PRK for patients with thin corneas. Rather than reshaping the cornea through the middle layers, PRK reshapes the cornea from the outside. The procedure only takes about 15 minutes per eye.

Recovery

Most patients experience clear vision within a week of surgery, and stable vision within a month of surgery. It’s best to avoid any strenuous activity during the healing process.

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